NBA: Magic Takes 2-1 Series Lead Over Pistons
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane scored 25 points each, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-106 on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
TL;DR
- Orlando Magic defeated Detroit Pistons 113-106 to take a 2-1 series lead.
- Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane scored 25 points each for the Magic.
- The Magic overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
- Cade Cunningham scored 27 points for the Pistons.
- Game 4 is scheduled for Monday in Orlando.
- An 8th seed leading a 1-8 series 2-1 has historically had a significant chance of winning the series.